North Shore Green Market: A showcase of local Canadian made products, unique foods, art, jewelry and entertainment Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Maplewood Farm, 405 Seymour River Pl., North Vancouver. Info: www.canamade. com.
Iain Baxter& for Dinner: An intimate dinner with conceptual artist Iain Baxter& (pronounced Baxterand) Thursday, June 14, 7 p.m. at Pier 7 restaurant + bar, 25 Wallace Mews, North Vancouver. The dinner will include a brief talk by the artist who will be in North Vancouver for the opening of his upcoming exhibition at the North Vancouver Museum. Tickets: $90. Net proceeds will be used to support the NVMA and its programs. Reservations and info: 604-990-3700, ext. 8016 or [email protected].
Shellfish Festival: The festival brings farmers, chefs, visitors and food lovers to sample a wide array of shellfish, pick up cooking tips and watch cooking demonstrations Saturday, June 16, noon-6 p.m. at Comox Marina Park. There is a general entry fee of $5, tastings are $1 each and the entry to cooking demos is $2. Shellfish will be available for purchase on site and there will also be a farmers' market. Info: www.bcshellfishfestival. ca.
Celebrity Chef Cooking Classes: The Arts Club Theatre Company announces its spring 2012 lineup of classes running until July 18. These intimate four-course dinners will be held at private residences throughout Vancouver and give guests the opportunity to discover the latest trends in food and wine. The three-hour
interactive classes demonstrate professional techniques. All classes start at 6 p.m. Schedule: June 19, Jefferson Alvarez; June 26, Anthony Sedlak and July 18, Tom Lee. Tickets are $125 and can be purchased at 604-687-5315, ext. 248. Info: www.artsclub. com. Funds raised go to the theatre company.
Adventures in Cooking: Cooking instructor Maureen Goulet of Ambrosia Adventures will host a cooking class Wednesday, June 20, 6: 45-9: 30 p.m. at Y Franks store, 503 15th St., West Vancouver. Author Stephanie Yuen will share recipes from her East Meets West cookbook. Cost: $72. Cookbooks will be available for sale at the class. Info: www. ambrosiaadventures.com or 604-218-2084.
Hart House Summer Garden Parties: Each evening will start with a casual wine tasting with offerings from the featured region. Guests may purchase a bottle or two from the specially-selected wine list to pair with the al fresco dinner that follows, which is served on the estate lawn overlooking Deer Lake. Dinner will be accompanied by live music. Schedule: June 20, Nova Scotia Lobster Supper, $60; July 11, Italian Garden Party, $52; July 25, An Evening in Provence, $52 and Aug. 22, Spain Fiesta, $52. All parties start at 6 p.m. Reservations: 604-298-4278. Hart House is located at 6664 Deer Lake Ave., Burnaby.
Winemaker's Dinner: Hawksworth Restaurant will present an opportunity to join one of France's most esteemed winemakers Michel Chapoutier, for an intimate dinner Wednesday, June 20 at 7 p.m. Chapoutier will pair wines from wineries in Australia and the Alsace region with a five-course tasting menu and canapé reception. Cost: $188. Reservations: 604-605-3325 or sp@hawksworthrestaurant. com. Hawksworth Restaurant is located in the Rosewood Hotel Georgia, 801 West Georgia St., Vancouver.
Night at the Aquarium, the signature fundraising gala of the Vancouver Aquarium, will take place Thursday, June 21 at 6: 30 p.m. There will be wine, food, live music and an array of items in live and silent auctions. All event proceeds directly support the Vancouver Aquarium's conservation, research and education programs. Tickets are $250. Learn more at www. vanaqua.org.
Tinhorn Creek Vineyards Canadian Concert Series: Enjoy views of the South Okanagan Valley at Tinhorn Creek's outdoor amphitheatre during this series featuring upand-coming Canadian talent. On June 23, Acres of Lions will perform and July 28 will see Redeye Empire. Said the Whale caps off the series on Aug. 25. All concerts start at 7 p.m. Tickets are at www.store. tinhorn.com/wineshop/ concerts or 1-888-484-6467.
